Hazelton Bank Robbery Sparks Large Reward Offer
The State Bank of Hazelton suffered a night blast with a dynamited vault and about 34,000 in cash missing. Sheriff Corliss and Independence investigators arrived to pursue two suspected men seen in town. President McCurdy offered 300 and the county 200 reward for the capture of the culprits as tips roll in from nearby towns. Hazelton, a small Buchan an county town near Independence, reports high alarm and ongoing inquiry into the daring heist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corliss
Independance
McCurdy
Banks
Haa
Releen
Hazleton 2
Hazelton
Buchanan County
Independence
State Bank
Michigan
Bank Robbery in Independence Exposes Skilled Heist
Special report from April 16 details a bank robbery in Independence last night. The robbers used a skeleton key to enter, drilled the vault door, seized the inner door, and blew the safe with dynamite. The blast was muffled by sacks from a lumber yard across the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
Bank Robbery Trial Reveals Loot at Anamosa Penitentiary
In a Des Moines court Hansen received a reduced sentence after admitting complicity in a bank robbery. The heist yielded about 4,047 dollars with ample gold and silver seized, and the bank carried insurance of 5,000 dollars. Hansen showed emotion as his wife and he faced sentencing, while the court extended clemency and noted upcoming hard labor at Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Casualty Co
Hansen
Des Moines
Dubeque
Hungen
Manchester
Ssata
Plett
Hie
Dubuque
Platt
H.F. Arnold
Gadbolen
Moore
Manson
Coggon Bank
Masonville Bank
Haccon
Gadbojey
Anamosa
Gadboles
Freitig wife arrest sparks dramatic Iowa scandal
Freeport Freeport Illinois April 16 George Freitig from Oelwein Iowa had his wife arrested here on adultery and fortification charges after a three week pursuit. The wife, bound over to the grand jury in 500 dollars, faces county court for possible sentencing. The tale involves a bartender named Maurice Smith and a prior marriage in Elgin Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ill
George Freitig
Qelwetd
Iowa
Freeitig
Elgin
Freitig
Higin
Maurice Smith
Orth
Freitig- Alleges
Dia
Muh
Delwein
Postville
Lens
Madison
Wis
Freilig
Smith
Nélman
Spring Street
Welcome Mowry Dead Excelsior Springs Iowa Politician Dies
Welcome Mowry of Traer Iowa former representative and railroad commissioner died here early Monday from stomach cancer. He served in Tama county politics and the state railroad commission elected in 1898. He came to Iowa in 1867 after the war and farmed. interment will be at his home. A separate item notes a colored man arrested in West Waterloo for dis orderly conduct with a 16 year old. case dismissed after trial. links to a prior case involving Bob Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Springs
Mowry
Traer
Iowa
Tama County
Missouri
State Railroad Commission
Twentieth General Assembly
West Waterloo
Bob” Kennedy
Sensational Iowa Divorce Trial Opens in Marshalltown
A highly publicized divorce case began in Marshalltown Iowa with Estella McGowan accused of cruel treatment and infidelity by her husband William McGowan. He seeks 7300 alimony and alleges Mrs Blake of this city and Mrs McAwen of Monmouth Illinois as corespondents. The crowded courtroom barred audience from hearing evidence about the couple's children. trial expected to last three to four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Trdge Bradshaw
Charles Z. McGowan
Iowa Central
Dinzy Windsor Wedding in Fort Dodge Surprises Waterloo Friends
Lana Dinsy and Fred Wilson wed at Fort Dodge Tuesday night at 8 30. Dinsy daughter of Richard W Dinzy has long lived in Waterloo. Wilson previously worked with the east side fire department and they plan to return to Waterloo. Police hold a baby carriage found abandoned at Knapp Drug Store while inquiries continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lana Dinsy
Fred Wilson
Fort Dodge
Miss Dingy
Richard W. Dinzy
Waterloo
East Side
Knapp Drug Store
Rural Diploma Winners in Blackhawk County Winter Term
Ninety-five rural pupils wrote the winter term diploma exam. about a quarter passed in all branches. Seventy-five names of successful candidates are listed by township and school, with many due to complete remaining requirements in May. Graduation expected for 35 to 40 in the county, with ceremonies split between June and fall to accommodate 60 events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schodly
Blackhawk
Barclay Township
Ada Rice
Bennington
Ramo He Daniels
Ernest Sage
Charlie Burks
Herbert Shining
Albert Schmidt
Cedar Township
Ray Galinveux
Cedar Falls
Anna Erickson
Hadith Kuhl
Fast Waterloo
Violy Busey
Nora Lufkin
Fox Township
Lizzie Trierschler
Carl Waster
Harvey Wester
Lester Township
Iva Carncross
Ethel Dunkerton
Niel Magee
Orange Township
Homer Brough
Lizzie Fike
Arthur Miler
Eagle Township
Emil Koeneke
Poyner
Nellie Rutter
Ruth Lusted
Spring Creek Township
Golta Clark
Bennington Township Assessor Reveals 1907 Valuations Rich County Rank
The Bennington township assessor reports an actual property valuation of 1,259,588 with realty 1,077,282 and personal 185,256. Taxable totals reach 309,809 and the township ranks among the county’s richest. The return lists 106 dogs, various horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, and money credits with detailed valuations and a $400 money invested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Township
State Christian Endeavor Gathering Planned for September
The executive committee of the local Christian Endeavor Union met to lay plans for the state convention to be held in Waterloo September 4th and 5th. Enthusiasm ran high as members anticipated making the gathering one of the best in state history. Waterloo’s central location and facilities are noted as prime reasons the convention will attract many members from across the state. The event is expected to draw visitors eager to enjoy the city’s parks scenery boating and other pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Union
Waterloo Ia
Christian ‘Endeavor Satiery
Windsor couple wed in Dubuque marriage snap
Dorothy Turner of Waterloo and Mr N W Frisbie, also of Waterloo, wed in Dubuque on Monday then traveled to Chicago for a week with parents before settling in Waterloo on Walnut street. Frisbie, a Illinois Central passenger engineer, supervises trains 4 and 5 between Waterloo and Freeport and is well regarded among railroad workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Dorothy Turner
Imade
Waterloo
Dubuque
Golden Wedding Invitation Circulated In Sioux Falls
Fragments announce that Mr and Mrs Richard Engle of Sioux Falls will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in April. Married in 1867, they long lived in Blackhawk County before moving to Sioux Falls about a decade ago. Details mention visiting hours and relatives from Waterloo Dubuque and Chicago, with residence at 542 Walnut Street Waterloo referenced.
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Richard Engle
Sioux Fella
Blackhawk County
Sioux Falls
Engie
N. W. Priabie
Dorothy Tur
Sarah A. Waterman
Waterloo
Dubuque
Frisbie
A. A. Duba
Chicago
George E. Pike
Forest City
Minneapolis
Walnut Street
Court Thera
Farmer Oats $60,088 Verdict Against Water Company
Nick Farmer known as H C Farmer, horse dealer in Minnewater, Minnesota, sued the water company over damage to a spring. A jury awarded $50,000 in damages after a five year court battle. The case centers on the company sinking a well and draining the spring on his property. The verdict was confirmed by a telegram from Mr. Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Barker
Yeen
H. C. Farmer
Veen
Btliwater
Komer
Nick” Farmer
Farmer
Sthiwater
Minn
Ageing
Barker
Small blaze on roof of Jeremiah Rucker home
Morning fire alarm at box 124 West Fourth and Bluff streets reports a small blaze starting on the roof of the Jeremiah Rucker residence. Fire extinguished by nearby residents with minimal damage. Two more calls for a bat and time at Waterloo Steam Dye Works were minor. C F Bennett travels to Winnipeg to market property amid favorable litigation results worth a sizable profit.
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West Fourth
Bluff Streets
Jeremiah Rucher
Rucker
Northey Manufacturing Company
Waterloo
Commerceial Street
Buthling
Fifth and Commercial
C. F. Bennett
Winnipeg
Canada
Cedar Valley Telephone Co
Bennett
Dr.Bennett
Waterloo Band Plans Summer at Electric Park
Waterloo band leader Prof Maxim De Grosz will direct a 20 piece ensemble at Electric Park this summer. John Nichols and Johnson hire first class out of town musicians to fill gaps while local Waterloo players perform evenings, with rehearsals under way and uniforms ordered. City and business groups have not funded the project, but a private plan aims to provide steady summer employment for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Andt Nichols
Waterloo
Electric Park
Sans Souci
Maxim de Grosz
Johnson & Nichols
Prof
de Gosz
Mr. da Grogs
Twill Ban Union
Magician’s Union of
Chicago
de Gross
Kia Parks
de Grosz
Board of Trade
Band Boys
Maal
Costly swine cholera experiment proves fatal
A farmer attempted to immunize a herd of twelve blooded brood sows by feeding them a carcass of a hog that died of cholera. Four hogs died and others were affected, despite warnings against the method. The loss is heavy as the sows were valuable.
Local Names and Ages Listed Across Cedar Falls to Sulphur Springs
A fragmentary list shows Hans J. Miter age unknown from Cedar Falls and Agnes M. Sorensen 27 from Cedar Falla along with V. Siandring 29 Des Moines Elizabeth M Riseley 38 Des Moines William Pint 26 Weshburn Katie Conrad 22 Washburn R. 4 Howland 21 Sulphur Spgs Col Katherine H. Merril 2¢ Cedar Falle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans J. Miter
Cedar Falls
Agnes M. Sorensen
Cedar Falla
Ben
V. Siandring
Des Moines
Elizabeth M. Riseley
William Pint
Weshburn
Katie Conrad
Washburn
Howland
Katherine H. Merril
Cedar Falle
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Haseltom
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Independence End
Watrance
HE. Bond
Work of Professionala
Rock Island
Huuwea
Hasseton
Judge Platt
Ency
Oelwein the Haven
E.bond
QF Oelwein
Barney Hansen
Pratt
Apamosa
Thue
Wood
Masonsville
Hugh Moore
Masonville
Sheri Hennessey
Hangen
Ufe
Cloud
Ma Bonville
Dubuqua
Coggon
Ith Moore
Tama
Dinzy-Wilson
TION
State Christian Endeavor
Engineer Friable
Mick Farmer
Verdict Againet Water Company
NICE
Will Fumnish Music
Allbum
Mer
Meg
Ulac
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